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Posted on October 6, 2016

What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?

White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …

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Posted on June 10, 2016

Mistakes are necessary for the learning of a true champion

In the ring and in life the fight is the same one. You must face the problems […]”, This translated part of a song from “Pregador Luo” – known for …

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Posted on May 6, 2016

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: Is there a time to leave the Jiu-Jitsu?

  A man can leave the jiu-jitsu, but jiu-jitsu will never leave the man.” We who practice jiu-jitsu know how this sport may involve us, make us love it and, …

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Posted on March 31, 2015

THE BJJ FIGHTERS' REALITY IN BRAZIL

Not so long ago, many people would see jiu-jitsu as an elitist and predominantly male sport. The most important events were – in general – held on Brazilian soil, with …

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Posted on February 20, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: The importance of training instructors

With jiu-jitsu being spread around the world, the mats have gained ground and the gentle art, even more fans. Thousands of students, championships and new graduations are held constantly. How …

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Posted on February 13, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What are the biggest incentives for a warrior?

There is no secret; the path to the victory consists of lots of training, focus and dedication. This all would not exist without motivation, and this is the driving force …

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Posted on February 13, 2015January 10, 2018

Sport Jiu-Jitsu X Self-Defense – Two jiu-jitsu styles?

Over the past 10 years, the world of jiu-jitsu has undergone numerous changes. The first one refers to the way this art was labeled by society. The fight – before …

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Posted on February 3, 2015January 10, 2018

Why are there degrees in the belt?

It was common in jiu-jitsu’s early times to find the black stripe on the belt of everyone present on the mat, without degrees. When there was a colleague with a …

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Posted on January 20, 2015January 10, 2018

What changed from the "old school era" to today's jiu-jitsu?

Those who lived the old days of Brazilian jiu-jitsu know that much has changed. We are not referring only to the changes of the sport’s image among the society, but …

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Posted on January 16, 2015January 10, 2018

Taking Care of your Mind is Jiu-Jitsu: What should a white belt learn to be a good black belt in the future?

White belt, the excitement phase, where the control of force is far away from being part of the gentle art beginner’s life. Hours watching video classes of elaborate techniques in …

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